The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-03-01

tnc nelghDOrnOOu hDOunus, Muuuo
saw bent figure approaching walk
ing with n stick.
IL think, uncle, that must be MI
Browne, Mrs. Evans's new lodger," she
said.
Her uncle looked up from his book,
"Out OF health, should say" was
| Major Henderson's comment. ole
doesn't look old enough to be so in-
firm.
When the stranger came ur to then.
he paused and inquired the way TO the
Swallow Fall.
Maude started. That voice. Hei
uncle, however, merely made IL
courteous reply. Evidently his sus'
picions were not aroused.
Excuse me-" continued the strang.
err, "but have not the pleasure OF adj
dressing one who is a neighbor for the
time being? fancied | saw you come
out OF Honey-suckle Cottage this
morning with your daughter.
eyes. sir, you are right-at least my
niece and | are staying opposite to
you"
"Your niece" and the stranger pc.
litely raised his hat as he glanced at
Maude. MAY l inquire if you have
been making long stay in the neigh
borhood? 1t is the first time have
visited North Wales, and / should be
glad to know of the principal spots OF
interest in the immediate vicinity.
Ny health is so shattered that can
not undertake long excursions"
This is the commencement OF our
third week." replied the major. Like
yourself, we have chosen rather to en-
Joy the scenery within walking dis
tances in preference to travelling about
by rail or coach. My niece has been II
little upset lately, so we came here to
recruit her health"
Maude flushed up Indignantly. To
speak OF the cruel blow which had been
dealt her rs il it were mere nothing
"rhe young lady is looking so fresh
and charming that think she must
already be on the high road of recov-
cry" This with a stilf old.iashioned
bow to Maude. 81 was about to say ]
trusted might derive as much benefit
from the change, only fear that is too
much to expect. Age cannot hope to
compete with youth. -
"With your permission" suggested
Major Henderson, my niece and Twill
accompany you to the Falls. They are
within a quarter OF nm hours walk
from here; and | can give you n few
hints about the neighborhood Us we
90 along"
Mr.. Browne would only be too
pleased.
Maude walked on by her mcle's side
experiencing u mixture OF Joy and
alarm. She was so delighted to hear
that dear voice again; so fearful lest
her lovers stratagem should be dis
covered
Mr.. Browne noticed her agitation,
and was careful to devert Major Hen
derson's attention from his niece, in
case her confusion should betray the
secret. The trio had to cross stream
by means OF stepping stones. The
stranger offered to assist Maude. Man.
aging to keep his back to Major Hen
derson Mr. Browne, alias Lieutenant
Mapleson, tenderly pressed Maude's
yielding hand and whispered "Be care
iul, my darling, and all will yet be well
with us.
The next morning Mr.. Browne called
on Major Henderson, 81 have just re-
ceived these, and | thought you would
perhaps like to look at them, he said,
producing a packet OF periodicals.
| Major Henderson was glad to avail
himself OF the offer, rs current litera-
ture was rather difficult TO procure in
so out-of-the-way n place.
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Mr.. Browne was asked ii he would
care to join the uncle and niece in
their morning ramble. Again he would
be only too pleased.
When the trio had gone some dis
tance, Major Henderson, wishing TO
enjoy n quiet hal-fhourin reading, sug-
gested that he should sit down and rest
a little, while Maude conducted Mr..
| Browne to spot close by whence
q good view OF Snowdon could be OBJ
tanned.
81 would fain. like you, rest a while,
replied Mr.. Browne; "but as the day
is so unusually clear | feel ! must
make an effort to take advantage OF
it, especially as this young lady has
so kindly consented to act as my
guide" And so Mr.. Browne hobbled
off, with Maude walking patiently be-
side him.
As soon as the trees had hidden
the lovers from view Jack drew Maude
to him, while she, halt laughing and
half crying, stroked his long gray
beard.
"Oh, Jack, whatever adeyou come
like this? What do you intend to
do?"
"This, my sweetest" and the bold
lover drew from his pocket marriage
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